Road rage incident leads to deadly stabbing in Tulsa

Tulsa police are investigating a deadly stabbing that they say stemmed from a road rage incident. A man and woman were both injured in the confrontation, but the woman later died at the hospital.

How it started

The situation unfolded around 4 p.m. Saturday near E Admiral and S Garnett. According to investigators, a man told police he was being tailgated by a woman in a red car.

Police say he tried to get away from her by driving through his neighborhood, but later saw the woman parked near his home and confronted her.

The altercation turns violent

Police say the woman pulled a steel rod from a car jack and struck the man several times and damaged his vehicle.

The man told officers he warned her to stop. When she didn't, police say he pulled out a knife and slashed her in the abdomen.

The woman ran to a nearby relative’s house, where she was found by officers. Both individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment, but the woman later died from her injuries. The man was treated for head and arm injuries and then interviewed by detectives.

What we know so far

Police have not released the names of those involved. Detectives say two witnesses were also interviewed. As of now, no arrests have been made and police say the investigation is ongoing.